Microsoft Visio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UML Modeling Tools

The best UML Modeling alternative to Microsoft Visio is LibreOffice - Draw, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visio and 17 are UML Modeling Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting UML Modeling Tool alternatives to Microsoft Visio are yEd Graph Editor, Lucidchart, PlantUML and Visual Paradigm.

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  1. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     311 likes

    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    It's free and open source, while Visio is proprietary and expensive.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    stefan-hoelzl
    Positive
    0

    It works well for me, is free and open source, and Visio obviously is not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Red-Case
    Positive
    0

    Not cloud based, which is great. Had problems with diagrams.net being unable to login with my Google account which made my files inaccessible.

    3 of 7 comments
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    LibreOffice - Draw icon

    • Most users think LibreOffice - Draw is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Visio is not according to our users
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

     442 likes

    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    117 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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    Comments about yEd Graph Editor as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    good functionality, when all custom pallets are in place, over the years.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Free, lightweight and good response. Powerful layout tool to smart redraw your diagram. Several types of diagrams supported.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Open source, lightweight, easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
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    yEd Graph Editor icon

    • Almost everyone thinks yEd Graph Editor is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     534 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    66 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
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    Comments about Lucidchart as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    I have tried them all. Lucidchart is the easiest to use, works across all my devices, and supports real-time collaboration.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Cross-platform interoperability is key.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Free, fast and easy to work no bogging you down with logic statements or life changing decisions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Lucidchart icon

    • Most users think Lucidchart is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     119 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    116 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
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    Visual Paradigm

     42 likes

    Visual Paradigm for UML (VP-UML) is a UML design tool and UML CASE tool designed to aid software development. VP-UML supports key modeling standards such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.4, SysML, ERD, DFD, BPMN 2.0, ArchiMate 2.0, etc.

    82 Visual Paradigm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Creately icon

    Creately

     109 likes

    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and integration for business and education use.

    77 Creately alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Comments about Creately as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    elraymonds1
    Positive
    0

    Visio Import, More Diagram Types Than Visio, 1000s Templates and Examples

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    milindayu
    Positive
    0

    Availability (desktop and online tool), Visual Collaboration (in-app video conferencing with team members), Price

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Creately icon
    Creately icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Creately is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Umbrello icon

    Umbrello

     40 likes

    Umbrello is a Unified Modelling Language (UML) modelling tool and code generator. It can create diagrams of software and other systems in the industry-standard UML format, and can also generate code from UML diagrams in a variety of programming languages.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    ProcessOn

     22 likes

    ProcessOn is a free online drawing tool that supports the creation of mind maps, flow charts, swimlane diagrams, network topology diagrams, fishbone diagrams, UML and other graphics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    One stop drawing tool
     
  12. StarUML icon

    StarUML

     41 likes

    StarUML is a program to develop fast, flexible, extensible, featureful, and freely-available UML/MDA platform running on Win32 platform. The goal of the StarUML project is to build a software modeling tool and also platform that is a compelling replacement of commercial UML...

    58 StarUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM icon

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

     91 likes

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM v14 is the only product that supports Visio legacy, runs on macOS and Windows, and is a perpetual license. Import/Export VDX, VSDX, VSSX and Import VSD, VSS files.

    46 ConceptDraw DIAGRAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. MyDraw icon

    MyDraw

     25 likes

    MyDraw is an easy to use, yet powerful diagramming software that lets you create a large number of diagrams like flowcharts, organizational charts, mind maps, network diagrams, floor plans, family trees, business model diagrams, and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about MyDraw as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It has similar features and was designed to be a Visio competitor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Bob Milanov
    Positive
    0

    It supports VSD and VSDX file import and export, Visio stencil import, is very cost effective and is not based on a SaaS pricing model. This is the only application in this price range that covers all those Visio compatibility requirements.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MyDraw icon
    MyDraw icon

    • Almost everyone thinks MyDraw is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • MyDraw is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is also Paid and Proprietary
    • MyDraw is CustomizableMicrosoft Visio is not according to our users
  15. PDDON icon

    PDDON

     5 likes

    A daily drawing tool that supports low code for learning or office use. It can be used for flowchart, mind map, UML diagram, ER diagram, network topology diagram, BPMN, Venn diagram, database model diagram, whiteboard drawing, infinite canvas, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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